Evidence of discriminatory policies found in Orange and Durham counties by the N.C. Fair Housing Project sets to provide renters with information regarding their rights to equal housing, supported by EmPOWERment Inc.

“Finally Visible: A Panel Discussion on Homelessness in Chapel Hill” marks the start of Orange County's mission to continue addressing the issue of homelessness after the passing of an affordable housing bond.

After the vote to pass Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond, the Town has begun putting efforts into increasing more affordable housing. The Town is looking to transition people from shelters to new housing as soon as possible, while also using funds for other related projects.

The Center for Economic Studies released a report last month studying the economic development that people go through from their childhood to their 30s. When it comes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, the results were a little divided. Black children born to parents in the bottom quintile of household income have a 2.5 percent chance of raising to the top quintile of household income, compared with 10.6 percent for whites, according to the report.

As UNC students, there are certain things you need to know when preparing to live off campus. Forgetting to cover one of your bases can at best give you a headache and at worst lead to a lawsuit. Follow these tips from HeelsHousing.com to optimize your off-campus experience and avoid getting stuck in unpleasant situations.

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, affordable housing complexes around Chapel Hill were subject to some of the worst flooding. Residents came back to damaged apartments, but because of housing costs, they don't have the option of immediately relocating.
“I don’t know what I’m going to do,” said Frankie Fuller, a 61-year-old Camelot Village resident. “I can’t stay there; (my apartment) is demolished. The only thing I might be able to save is my fishing box.”

It takes 17 minutes to walk to the Pit from Hinton James Residence Hall, according to the Carolina Housing website. Going to Franklin Street adds ten more to the trek. When your friends are just a suite away, it’s not too bad. But things gets tricky when they’re in Lark, Chapel Ridge or a house in Carrboro.

In regards to affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ranked Chapel Hill as a “troubled performer." However, this ranking came as a result of a clerical error. New forms have been submitted, and the town score is being reevaluated.